Lotería: A Cultural Tradition

Lotería, often called Mexican Bingo, is a game of chance with deep cultural roots. Originating from European games like Italian Lotto and French Biribi, it evolved into a vibrant tradition in Mexico. The game involves 54 cards with unique images, played on tablas. Over time, Lotería spread across social classes and regions, becoming a staple in Mexican culture. Industrialization led to mass production, popularizing versions like Don Clemente Gallo. Today, Lotería is reimagined to address stereotypes, with modern versions like Millennial Lotería. It remains a cultural icon, celebrated for its inclusivity and historical significance.

What is the primary objective of the game Lotería?

• To complete a specific pattern on the tabla

• To guess the next card

• To have the highest number of beans

• To collect the most cards

Which of the following is NOT a traditional marker used in Lotería?

• Stickers

• Beans

• Coins

• Rocks

From which country did the game Lotería originate?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• Italy

What was the original name of the game that Lotería evolved from?

• Lotto

• El Juego de la Oca

• Biribi

• Aucas

During which historical event did Lotería become a daily pastime among soldiers?

• Mexican Revolution

• Mexican War of Independence

• World War I

• World War II

Who were the famous Mexican lithographers central to the first manufactured Lotería sets?

• Carlos Mérida and Francisco Toledo

• David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo

• Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo

• Jose Guadalupe Posada and Manuel Manilla

Which version of Lotería was produced by Don Clemente Jacques?

• Lotería de Mi Tierra

• Lotería Gacela

• Lotería Leo

• Lotería El Gallo

What was the purpose of the Catholic Church's version of Lotería in the 1930s?

• To promote Catholicism and educate parishioners

• To raise funds for the church

• To entertain children during mass

• To replace traditional Lotería

What is one of the reasons for the millennial update of Lotería?

• To introduce new rules

• To address and flip problematic stereotypes

• To make it more colorful

• To make the game more challenging

Which modern-day Lotería artist created the Estar Guars Lotería?

• Gloria Arjona

• Roman Martinez

• Don Clemente Jacques

• Mike Alfaro